CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kettle Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion recalled
Kettle Foods is recalling Kettle Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion. The recall was initiated on 7 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1786-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62291
- Recalling firm
- Kettle Foods, Salem, OR
- Brand
- Kettle
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jun 2012
- FDA classified
- 23 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 1 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 7 Jun 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +46 days |
| 1 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1
Where it was distributed
36 customers Worldwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before 22Nov12, 18 151 3 4 A/B 16:40-23:59 and 18 152 4 4 A/B 00:00-00:53 case code: 18 151 3 4 16:40-23:59 and 18 152 4 4 00:00-00:53
Where was it sold?
36 customers Worldwide
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 62291| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Kettle Potato Chips, New York Cheddar recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Foreign Material | OR | |
| CLASS II | Kettle Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Foreign Material | OR | |
| CLASS II | Kettle Potato Chips, Cheddar Beer recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Foreign Material | OR |
More recalls from Kettle Foods
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Kettle Krinkle Cut Potato Chips Spicy Queso recalledKettle Krinkle | Kettle Foods | Other | 11 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Item #1910 Kettle brand Honey Roast Harvest trail mix recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Other | OR |
| Food | CLASS III | Item #1900 Kettle Brand Honey Roast Nuts and Fruit Trail Mix recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Other | OR |
| Food | CLASS III | Item #1815, Kettle brand Natural Chocolate Lovers Trail Mix recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Other | OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Kettle Potato Chips, Cheddar Beer recalledKettle | Kettle Foods | Foreign Material | OR |
Other Chips recalls
All 323| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips recalledJ. HIGGS | Saratoga Potato Chips | Undeclared Soy | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsZapp's Big | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty Sour | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Tree Nuts | Nationwide |